[efa]

Not sure why this was down voted. I was thinking of that the whole time reading the article. And I feel the same way now - bologna! I don't know any small business owner who doesn't work crazy hard (including myself). It's one thing to feel pride because you were handed a trust fund, but I don't see a problem with looking at what you've achieve and feeling a sense of satisfaction.

And regarding all those people who I owe a debt. There certainly have been people who helped me along the way. But you know what, other people helped those people. And I have helped many others as well. So aren't we all even.

As a Christian I have no issues with humbleness. Believe me, I'm extremely grateful for all I have. But I'm not a fan of "no one is better then anyone else and you have more just because of luck".

[jbooth]

The downvotes were probably because of the injection of nakedly partisan soundbite politics. Did it add to the discussion? Plenty of room to expand and actually discuss the matter, like you did.

As far as "you didn't build that", the context was "you didn't build that alone". Seems like you agree, in general. Nothing wrong with being satisfied with a job well done, but there is something wrong with growing up in the most advanced society in world history and thinking you're some sort of rugged pioneer.

[jdunck]

It may be interesting to note that the author is a Libertarian, not a liberal.